The government of the Dominion of Borealia is led by a head governor, the first being the appointed Joseph Edmund. During Edmund's reign as governor it was also established that there would be an assembly, known as the Council of Borealia, established in the city of Cambridge. Because of the logistical nature of administering such a large colonial territory, a number of subordinate deputies would also be appointed by Edmund, with the intent of governing in his absence.